Canada, Cef. A 183Rd Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Beavers" Officer's Cap Badge, By Dingwall Buy Now First badge is silvered die-stamped

First badge is silvered die-stamped tin with blue

numbered "157213" on the reverse

The unit was disbanded on October 19

as Medical Officer with the 9th Mississauga Horse

where he was discharged to duty that day

Canada, Cef. A 183Rd Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Beavers" Officer's Cap Badge, By Dingwall Buy Now First badge is silvered die-stampedIn silvered copper, maker marked "DINGWALL" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Edgecombe with a strength of 13 officers and 431 other ranks. In